Surf Forecasts:
Ala Moana Bowls surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, ENE swell with 1,857 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ala Moana Bowls this week:
The surf forecast for Ala Moana Bowls over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ala Moana Bowls in the next 16 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ala Moana Bowls over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking at Ala Moana Bowls over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a pretty mixed bag. The first few days are a bit of a write-off, with a strong cross-off wind and poor quality surf. It’s not until the 29th of July that we finally see something worth getting excited about. That Wednesday morning looks like the standout. We’ve got a solid 10ft swell coming from the ENE, with a clean offshore wind from the N, and a moderate breeze. The combined energy is strong (1898), and the forecast says it’s excellent for experienced surfers. That’s a proper session if you’ve got the skills. The water temp is sitting at 80°, which is pretty normal for this time of year.
Before that, the 28th of July has a decent 7ft ENE swell on Tuesday morning, but the wind is a cross-off from the NE, and the overall rating is just okay. It’s a big day of energy (1277), but the conditions aren’t quite as clean as that Wednesday.
After the 29th, the surf drops off again. The 30th and 31st are messy with strong winds and short-period swell, and the first week of August is a bit of a slog. There’s a brief window on the 5th of August with a solid 6ft ENE swell and a 12-second period, and the wind is lighter from the NE, which is better. But it’s not a true standout.
The 6th of August Thursday morning looks promising, with a 5ft ENE swell, a 10-second period, and a light breeze from the ENE. The energy is moderate (708), and the forecast says “very good surf conditions.” That’s a nice clean option for the second week.
The 7th of August is a total dud, with tiny 1ft swell and very weak energy (91). Not worth paddling out for.
So, the clear winner is the 29th of July Wednesday morning at Ala Moana Bowls. That’s your best bet. The 6th of August is a decent second option if you’re patient.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
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PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | SSW 18 | ENE 8 | SSW 16 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | E 13 | E 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 8 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 395 | 464 | 348 | 417 | 456 | 392 | 572 | 547 | 469 | 407 | 452 | 507 | 485 | 1256 | 1114 | 1070 | 1248 | 1694 | 894 | 385 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:46PM0.19m | 1:44PM0.62m | 00:59AM0.18m | 2:22PM0.66m | 1:51AM0.19m | 2:56PM0.68m | 2:32AM0.21m | 3:29PM0.70m | 3:10AM0.23m | 3:59PM0.70m | 3:49AM0.25m | 4:29PM0.70m | 4:28AM0.28m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:13PM0.17m | 5:34AM0.05m | 9:41PM0.14m | 6:23AM0.04m | 10:05PM0.12m | 7:08AM0.02m | 10:27PM0.11m | 7:51AM0.01m | 10:49PM0.10m | 8:31AM0.01m | 11:11PM0.09m | 9:09AM0.01m | 11:34PM0.08m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | 7:14 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:10 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 8 |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 31 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | E 13 | E 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 395 | 464 | 329 | 340 | 232 | 391 | 572 | 547 | 469 | 407 | 452 | 507 | 485 | 213 | 143 | 1070 | 1248 | 1694 | 894 | 385 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 20 | SSW 16 | S 11 | E 15 | E 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 14 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 125 | 56 | 143 | 102 | 296 | 223 | 61 | 72 | 348 | 341 | 333 | 225 | 222 | 11 | 10 | 179 | 147 | 126 | 195 | 133 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | S 13 | SSW 15 | S 21 | S 12 | S 11 | E 13 | E 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | NNE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 10 | S 16 | SSW 20 | SSE 5 |
| kJ | 127 | 85 | 93 | 231 | 100 | 63 | 54 | 47 | 20 | 20 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 38 | 10 | 3 | 9 | 76 | 37 | 13 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | NNE 9 | NNE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 4 | — |
| kJ | 316 | 350 | 348 | 417 | 456 | 392 | 450 | 522 | 372 | 329 | 325 | 282 | 259 | 1256 | 1114 | 227 | 163 | 2 | 9 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 45 | 30 | 41 | 47 | 30 | 38 | 38 | 30 | 31 | 38 | 30 | 30 | 127 | 1 | 1 | 33 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 45 |
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